PHIL TAYLOR made a shock exit from the William Hill World Darts Championship after losing a dramatic tie-break against Jelle Klaasen, as Peter Wright and Alan Norris also progressed to the quarter-finals - round-up here.

GARY ANDERSON is the new 5/2 favourite to win the William Hill World Darts Championship following the exit of world number one Michael van Gerwen.

A BELATED Christmas present for PDC players will see prize money for three major ranking tournaments and Players Championship events increased in 2016 with £650,000 to be added to prize funds on the PDC circuit.

DUTCH legend Raymond van Barneveld sent world number one Michael van Gerwen crashing out of the William Hill World Darts Championship after winning a seven-set thriller on Tuesday - round-up here.

MICHAEL VAN GERWEN has moved into Evens with sponsors William Hill to claim a second World Championship title at Alexandra Palace.

PHIL TAYLOR, Adrian Lewis and Peter Wright were amongst Monday's second round winners at the William Hill World Darts Championship - round-up here.

WORLD NUMBER ONE Michael van Gerwen produced an astonishing display as he moved into the last 16 of the William Hill World Darts Championship alongside three other Dutchmen on Sunday.

DAVE CHISNALL laid down a marker to his William Hill World Darts Championship rivals with a brilliant second round victory on Boxing Day as defending champion Gary Anderson and Jamie Caven also enjoyed wins.

THE Professional Darts Corporation sends festive greetings to its fans, players, partners and officials worldwide.

FOLLOWING the conclusion of the William Hill World Darts Championship's preliminary and first round, the tournament now enjoys a two-day Christmas break.